HC Deb 30 July 1923 vol 167 c1014
50. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister the names of the British representatives for the Assembly of the League of Nations; whether it is intended to confine representation of Great Britain to members of the one political party supporting the present Government; whether a woman delegate will be included in the British representation; and who will represent the Dominion of South Africa this year?

54. Mr. WEBB

asked the Prime Minister whether the delegates of Great Britain have been appointed for the meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations in September; and whether he has considered the possibility of permitting two of the British delegates to be appointed by the House of Commons, so that the widest representation may be given to the main currents of political opinion?

The PRIME MINISTER

I regret that I am not yet in a position to say who will be the British representatives, but the suggestion contained in the last part of the question of the hon. Member for Seaham (Mr. Webb), is not one that the Government can accept.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether a woman delegate is to be appointed?

The PRIME MINISTER

If the hon. and gallant Gentleman will put down a question on Wednesday, I think I shall be able to give him a complete reply.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

I do not want the name of the delegate, but are the Government going to follow the example of their predecessors?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think I would rather answer the whole question on Wednesday.